Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2016

Ruy Lopez (C78) · ½-½ (Draw) · 74 moves · Round 9 · 23 November 2016

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White
Sergey Karjakin
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteSergey Karjakin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWCh 2016
  • Round9
  • Date23 November 2016
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C78)
  • Length74 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 56 of 95 between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin in the Rama Chess database (2005–2021). In all their games Carlsen leads 33–15 with 47 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 0-1 (WCh 2016, 2016).

Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (WCh 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O b5 6.Bb3 Bc5 7.a4 Rb8 8.c3 d6 9.d4 Bb6 10.axb5 axb5 11.Na3 O-O 12.Nxb5 Bg4 13.Bc2 exd4 14.Nbxd4 Nxd4 15.cxd4 Bxf3 16.gxf3 Nh5 17.Kh1 Qf6 18.Be3 c5 19.e5 Qe6 20.exd6 c4 21.b3 cxb3 22.Bxb3 Qxd6 23.Ra6 Rfd8 24.Rg1 Qd7 25.Rg4 Nf6 26.Rh4 Qb5 27.Ra1 g6 28.Rb1 Qd7 29.Qd3 Nd5 30.Rg1 Bc7 31.Bg5 Re8 32.Qc4 Rb5 33.Qc2 Ra8 34.Bc4 Rba5 35.Bd2 Ra4 36.Qd3 Ra1 37.Rxa1 Rxa1+ 38.Kg2 Ne7 39.Bxf7+ Kxf7 40.Qc4+ Kg7 41.d5 Nf5 42.Bc3+ Kf8 43.Bxa1 Nxh4+ 44.Qxh4 Qxd5 45.Qf6+ Qf7 46.Qd4 Ke8 47.Qe4+ Qe7 48.Qd5 Bd8 49.Kf1 Qf7 50.Qe4+ Qe7 51.Be5 Qe6 52.Kg2 Be7 53.Qa8+ Kf7 54.Qh8 h5 55.Qg7+ Ke8 56.Bf4 Qf7 57.Qh8+ Qf8 58.Qd4 Qf5 59.Qc4 Kd7 60.Bd2 Qe6 61.Qa4+ Qc6 62.Qa7+ Qc7 63.Qa2 Qd6 64.Be3 Qe6 65.Qa7+ Ke8 66.Bc5 Bd8 67.h3 Qd5 68.Be3 Be7 69.Qb8+ Kf7 70.Qh8 Qe6 71.Bf4 Qf6 72.Qb8 Qe6 73.Qb7 Kg8 74.Qb5 Bf6 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Sergey Karjakin had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at WCh 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C78) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 74 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin?

In the 95 games between them in our database (2005 to 2021) Carlsen leads 33–15 with 47 draws. This game is number 56 of 95.

Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the WCh 2016, round 9, on 23 November 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at WCh 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C78). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 74 moves (148 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

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